HSV: New stadium set to happen even without the Olympics! | OneFootball

A new stadium is to be built around Hamburg’s Olympic movement in Volkspark — and according to Sports Senator Andy Grote, even regardless of whether the event is actually hosted.

The dream of Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Hamburg could already be over on May 31 if a majority of citizens vote against a bid for the 2036, 2040, or 2044 editions. Back in 2015, 51.6 percent voted “No” when the Hanseatic city positioned itself to host the 2024 Summer Games.

Hamburger SV is directly affected by the renewed bid. A multifunctional arena with around 70,000 seats is planned near the Volksparkstadion. The club would serve as the main tenant after the world’s biggest sporting event has been held there. That is why, according to Abendblatt information, it has commissioned a feasibility study. This is not only about spectator capacity, but also technical facilities, construction costs, and an overall economically viable model.

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Only once the overall concept is finalized will a decision be made on who will be involved in building the arena. “It would certainly make sense to have a broader-based company structure for the implementation. The city would of course be involved. But we also want to attract Hanseatic co-investors to get involved here. Especially in the event that Hamburg is awarded the major Games, the city expects considerable potential among interested parties,” emphasized Sports Senator Andy Grote.

But even if the bid fails, he wants to stick to the plan: “Without the Olympics, it would probably be more challenging, but it would still be the right thing to do because it would move the city forward. We would do everything we can to make it happen in any case.” HSV would play a central role as the “most professional and most obvious partner.” But the new track-free arena, following the Summer Games, is also intended to make it possible to host a Champions League final or other major events.

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According to Grote, the fans are also to be involved despite the high ambitions. In addition to the increased capacity, there could also be more standing areas, more enclosed interior spaces, and more room for the club museum. Furthermore, board member Eric Huwer made it clear at the general meeting in February: “We will only leave our beloved Volksparkstadion under one very simple condition: if the situation improves for us in every respect. That is the basis on which we are entering talks with the city.” Accordingly, it is still a long way to go before the construction of a new stadium really gathers momentum.

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